Celebrity death thread 2026

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Graham played Leonard Scribner in 13 episodes of Just Friends (1979) and Dr, Norman Pankow in six episodes of Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990-91) and appeared in 61 movies and TV movies including Ratboy, Sidekicks, Used Cars, Frozen Assets, Demon Seed, Class Reunion, Soup For One, Martians Go Home, Child's Play 2, Police Academy 6 and The Hatfields & The McCoys.

Gerrit Graham, who played glam-rock diva Beef in 'Phantom of the Paradise,' dies at 77

Gerrit Graham, known best for depicting glam-rocker Beef in Brian De Palma's "Phantom of the Paradise," has died at age 77.

www.usatoday.com

 

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Comer appeared in 30 movies and TV movies including Lepke, Netherworld, Night Games, Fire Sale, The Baby, Guns For San Sebastian, Terror On The 40th Floor and Quick, Before It Melts. There was no official announcement of her May 28 death. On September 21, The Hollywood Reporter learned of it by reviewing public records filed with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Anjanette Comer, Actress in ‘The Loved One’ and ‘The Appaloosa,’ Dies at 86

She also starred in 'Quick, Before It Melts,' 'Guns for San Sebastian' and 'The Baby' but made a few career missteps along the way.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

James Sloyan, 'Oh Madeline' Star and 'Star Trek' Actor, Passes Away at 85

The veteran actor starred opposite Madeline Kahn and appeared in an Oscar-winning movie before becoming a familiar face to ‘Star Trek’ fans.

www.yahoo.com

I recognize him from ST:TNG.

 

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Frederick "Toots" Hibbert formed Toots & The Maytals in 1962. Since his death in 2020, the group has been The Maytals. Jackson was a member from 1969 to 1981, 1990 to 2013 and 2016 to 2026. He also played bass on many songs by other artists, including Desmond Dekker's Israelites, Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come and Paul Simon's Mother & Child Reunion.

Reggae bass legend Jackie Jackson has died

Veteran Jamaican bass guitarist Clifton 'Jackie' Jackson, whose distinctive playing helped provide the heartbeat for some of the most enduring recordings in Jamaican popular music, died this morning after a lengthy hospitalisation. He was 79. Jackson, who was married to celebrated Jamaican...

jamaica-gleaner.com

 

[kingchuck69]

Pete Byrne, Naked Eyes Vocalist Who Sang ‘Always Something There to Remind Me,’ Dies at 74

Pete Byrne, vocalist for the British new wave band Naked Eyes, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 after a brief illness.

variety.com

 

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Second. Always Something There To Remind Me, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, was originally a #52 hit for Lou Johnson in October 1964. Naked Eyes' version reached #8 in June 1983. The song was also a hit for Sandie Shaw in early 1965, Patti LaBelle in 1967, Dionne Warwick in 1968 and R.B. Greaves in 1970. Naked Eyes' other hits were Promises Promises, When The Lights Go Out and What In The Name Of Love. I wonder if they borrowed those red bow ties from Mark Russell.

 

[HecticArt]

Frederick "Toots" Hibbert formed Toots & The Maytals in 1962. Since his death in 2020, the group has been The Maytals. Jackson was a member from 1969 to 1981, 1990 to 2013 and 2016 to 2026. He also played bass on many songs by other artists, including Desmond Dekker's Israelites, Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come and Paul Simon's Mother & Child Reunion.

Reggae bass legend Jackie Jackson has died

Veteran Jamaican bass guitarist Clifton 'Jackie' Jackson, whose distinctive playing helped provide the heartbeat for some of the most enduring recordings in Jamaican popular music, died this morning after a lengthy hospitalisation. He was 79. Jackson, who was married to celebrated Jamaican...

jamaica-gleaner.com

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Pete Byrne, Naked Eyes Vocalist Who Sang ‘Always Something There to Remind Me,’ Dies at 74

Pete Byrne, vocalist for the British new wave band Naked Eyes, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 after a brief illness.

variety.com

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[Aaron]

Bob Pettit, NBA legend and league’s first MVP, dead at 93

NBA legend Bob Pettit, the league’s first MVP and an 11-time All-Star who led the Hawks to the 1958 championship, has died at age 93.

nypost.com

 

[JHDK]

93 is a good run.

Second.

 

[sadchild]

Pete Byrne, Naked Eyes Vocalist Who Sang ‘Always Something There to Remind Me,’ Dies at 74

Pete Byrne, vocalist for the British new wave band Naked Eyes, died in Los Angeles on Sept. 14 after a brief illness.

variety.com

Fourth.

I've loved that Naked Eyes debut album since the 80s, start to finish I think it's great. Here are the other two top 40 hits from it.

 

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The Bay City Rollers – originally the Ambassadors and then the Saxons – formed in 1964 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Henderson was a member from 1970 to 1972 and was a member of Scottish pop band Middle Of The Road from 1974 to 1977.

Neil Henderson, Former Bay City Rollers Guitarist, Dead at 73

Rest in peace.

ultimateclassicrock.com

 

[HecticArt]

I've loved that Naked Eyes debut album since the 80s, start to finish I think it's great.

I had this one on cassette. It was in regular rotation.